GREEN LANTERN CORPS #36*PRELUDE TO BLACKEST NIGHT* OUT THIS WEDNESDAY!
The Green Lantern titles have been picking up more and more steam with every issue, and we've been preaching the awesomeness of this series since the doors of Third Eye opened. Now, with things starting to come to a head, and Blackest Night right around the corner, it's the perfect time to catch up on your Green Lantern, and Green Lantern Corps! This week, we're going to see the conclusion to Emerald Eclipse, which has been part of the big Prelude to Blackest Night running through Green Lantern Corps. The planet of Oa is going down in flames, baby, and that's just the beginning of the trouble awaiting the Corps! To pick up the first three installments of Emerald Eclipse/Prelude to Blackest Night, you need not look any further than your pals here at Third Eye, as we've got issues #33,#34, and #35 all well-stocked for you to check out. Click here for a preview of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #36 *PRELUDE TO BLACKEST NIGHT*
WOLVERINE #73 OUT BEFORE WOLVERINE #72.. Read More Below To Find Out The Whole Scoop! Including a prelude to DARK WOLVERINE
In a complete and total WTF moment... Marvel has decided to release WOLVERINE #73 before the release of WOLVERINE #72. Okay, okay, the reason being is because they wanted to have a stand-alone story in between the previous chapter of OLD MAN LOGAN and the conclusion that will follow in WOLVERINE #72 and WOLVERINE OLD MAN LOGAN GIANT-SIZE special. I know, it's a totally stupid idea, and it's just as much of a headache for us here at Third Eye as it is for you guys, but, before you get your pitchforks and prepare your torches for Wolverine #73, lets get a quick rundown on what the issue is about. Trust us, there is a silver lining. :)
Wolverine #73 is part one of a two-part stand-alone story that will be in issues #73 and #74. It contains two stories, by two creative teams, that will begin in Wolverine #73 and conclude in Wolverine #74. Now, here comes the silver lining. The stories are being done by some REALLY good creative teams. The first story is by rising star, Jason Aaron, the man behind SCALPED and the totally awesome new WOLVERINE: WEAPON X ongoing series that began in April, with the always amazing Adam Kubert who has done some amazing work in the past on classic stories. It's a nice solid one-off story that gives us a look at a day in the life of Wolverine. I know it doesn't sound as exciting as Venom T-Rexes (and it's probably not), BUT, Aaron is a fantastic writer who truly gets Wolverine, and I'm sure we're going to get a great read out of this. Plus, the way the solicits talk, it sounds like there's a little surprise or two in both of these stories that are gonna make them worth giving a read.
The second half of Wolverine #73 is a story from DEADPOOL writer Daniel Way, and MARVEL 1985 artist Tommy Lee Edwards. Tommy Lee Edwards work on 1985 was perfect, and we cannot wait to see his style on everyone's favorite mutant. This story is going to be a very special prelude to the new DARK WOLVERINE series that will be springing up this summer, and will be spotlighting the DARK AVENGERS very own, Daken, the son of Wolverine, and how he's filling his dear ol' dad's boots.
I know it's lame that we've gotta wait until the 20th for the next OLD MAN LOGAN, and I think the shuffling of the numbering is stupid too, but at least we're getting a killer creative team, and what sound like a couple of solid stories. Click here to read more about WOLVERINE #73!
DARK REIGN FORECAST: BIG DARK REIGN WEEK, FEATURING THE RED HOT SECRET WARRIORS #4 , DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE (BULLSEYE) #2 , &DARK REIGN: YOUNG AVENGERS #1!
Great week for Dark Reign titles this week here at Third Eye. The biggest being the second installment of the twisted hit, DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE. The first issue gave us Bullseye struggling to put up the public appearance of being a hero.. an Avenger.. and showing just how close he is to exploding into his homicidal frenzy. The key point was a woman, who's life he saved, asking for his autograph, and Hawkeye.. aka Bullseye.. stabbing the pen through her eye into her skull. Completely awesome. The series has an excellent writer in current Thunderbolts scribe Andy Diggle (known for his work on The Losers), and some great pencils by Tom Raney. It looks like #2 we get to see just how out of control Bullseye's getting and how Norman Osborn will plan to keep him under control.
Next up, is one of our favorite new Marvel ongoing series, SECRET WARRIORS, which is one of the best damn superhero comics to come out this year. Amazing artwork from Caselli, and a sharp story from Brian Michael Bendis and Jonathan Hickman have made this one into a consistently wicked read. It's a fine mix of espionage, smart storytelling, clever dialogue, and the most punch to the throat action you could want out of a comic book. This is the series where no punches are pulled, and you never know what's going to happen to the characters. This week's issue reveals the fates of the AGENTS of SHIELD, as well as some hinting around of new replacements. Click here to check out a preview ofSECRET WARRIORS #4!
Another exciting new tie-in hitting the Third Eye shelves this Wednesday is the brand new DARK REIGN: YOUNG AVENGERS #1 , which gives us the return of the ORIGINAL YOUNG AVENGERS, as they go ahead to head in this branching out of the DARK REIGN series.
Also, hitting the racks this week we've got ALL-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #2 , which follows-up on the adventures of this exciting new SHE-HULK, and the next installment in the new BLACK PANTHER series with BLACK PANTHER #4!
BATTLE FOR THE COWL: SECRET SIX #9 , AZRAEL: DEATH'S DARK KNIGHT #3 , & ORACLE #3 HIT THIS WEEK!
First off, there's one you better keep your eyes out for this week, and that's this week's Secret Six #9 . This issue features a Battle for the Cowl spotlight, where two members of the Six (my guess is Bane and Catman) are trying to throw their hats into the ring for the mantle of the Caped Crusader. It hasn't been heavily promoted yet that this is a Battle for the Cowl tie-in, but don't worry, we made sure to have plenty extra to spare for those of you who are going to need this excellent part of BATTLE FOR THE COWL.
Also, hitting the racks are the conclusions to both the ORACLE and AZRAEL limited series that tie into BATTLE FOR THE COWL. Oracle concludes in this week's ORACLE #3 , and AZRAEL concludes in this week's AZRAEL: DEATH'S DARK KNIGHT #3 .
DEADPOOL SUICIDE KINGS CONTINUES THIS WEEK WITHDEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #2 ! DEADPOOL vs. THE PUNISHER!
You can expect more Deadpool goodness this week to give you your fill of everyone's favorite Merc With A Mouth. Breaking the fourth wall, and breaking faces, Deadpool Suicide Kings is a great little limited series that's throwing ol' Wade Wilson up against everyone from Daredevil to the Punisher. And, this week, it is indeed, Deadpool vs. Frank Castle in a throwdown sure to be drenched in blood, and some great one-liners from 'Pool. And, just where does the Man Without Fear fit into play on this one? Well, only one way to find out, true belivers, snag up the second issue of DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #2this Wednesday!
THE UNWRITTEN #1 DEBUTS THIS WEEK, NEW VERTIGO SERIES.. FIRST ISSUE IS ONLY $1.00! IT'S TWISTED CELEBRITY SCANDAL MEETS HARRY POTTER!
Mike Carey and Peter Gross, the creative team behind the critically acclaimed Lucifer series begin a brand new Vertigo series this Wednesday that looks like it's gonna be a real winner. I've already read a preview of the first half, and really dug what I've seen so far. Best of all? The first one is only a buck! How rad is that? What's it about? Well, the Unwritten is kind of like a twisted look at the Harry Potter character. In other words, Tommy Taylor, the son of the author who penned all the Tommy Taylor books, and the inspiration for the fictional character of the same namesake has had his life completely overshadowed by the fictional adventures his deceased father had crafted for him. But, here's the hook... Tommy may actually be the boy wizard his dad wrote about, and all those stories may have a little bit of weight to them. This one is perfect for fans of series like FABLES, where the story merges fiction and reality into one seemless storyline. Click here to check out a preview of THE UNWRITTEN #1!
BACK IN STOCK THIS WEEK: ALL 6 CHAPTERS OF OLD MAN LOGAN & INCOGNITO #1 & 2! TWO GIANT MUST-READS!
There's been some great books coming out since we opened our doors here at Third Eye, and we're really stoked to inform all you guys who may have missed out on them the first time around, that we've got them coming back into stock this week. The first is the insanely popular, and insanely awesome OLD MAN LOGAN storyline. This series by award-winning KICK-ASS writer MARK MILLAR and CIVIL WAR artist STEVE MCNIVEN has been THE best Marvel book we've been following. Set in 50 years in the future, where 95% of the superheroes have been killed, the Hulk's inbred grandchildren run the West Coast like a crime family, the Red Skull is president, and Wolverine is now only known as Logan, a man of peace who hasn't popped his claws in 40-some years... this is the best stuff we're reading! Wolverine and Hawkeye (who's now a blind, 80-year old and very Big Lebowski-esque character) are making their way cross country to deliver some very important goods. This very Mad Max-like future where everything is completely twisted, and wrong is the best alternate timeline story we've seen in a very long time, and the amazing art and writing make this one a must-read. If you haven't already, pick up WOLVERINE #66this Wednesday, and then you can catch up on the following issues. You'll love it! To check out a look at the first issue of OLD MAN LOGAN, click here!
Also, back in stock, we've got INCOGNITO #1 and 2 in the form of a Marvel Must-Have. This series from fantastic writer, Ed Brubaker (the man behind the killer Captain America run happening right now, as well as the cult favorite CRIMINAL, and some classic storylines like MESSIAH COMPLEX and GOTHAM CENTRAL) and Sean Phillips (the other man responsible for CRIMINAL) is one of our big favorites right now at Third Eye. Apocalyptic pulp noir done just the way we like it. The concept? A supervillain is given a new life in Witness Protection. He quickly becomes bored with his nine-to-five office job, and Ikea-catalog browsing existence. He spirals into a self-destructive path of drug use, and alcohol abuse.. and then, the substance abuse cancels out the pills that have been keeping his powers under control. One more time, he thinks, as he goes out to give his powers a whirl, costume on and everything.. and then things go horribly wrong. Now, his old boss, who's just found out one of his henchmen is alive and has been living in witness protection is sending the heavy guns after him. This one is a dark, moody mix of crime noir and superhero deconstruction. An amazing read, and chockful of all sorts of extra content. You can snag the first two issues again in the form of this Marvel must-have one-shot. Click here to read more about INCOGNITO!
THIRD EYE CREATOR SPOTLIGHT FOR MAY! WALKING DEAD WRITER, ROBERT KIRKMAN!
We're going to be devoting one of our racks here at Third Eye each month to a creator that we feels deserves a little bit of the limelight. This month, we're going to be giving props to the extremely talented Robert Kirkman, the man behind everyone's big favorite, WALKING DEAD. Here's a look at some of the fantastic series he's done. To read more about Robert Kirkman, click here for his Wikipedia entry.
WALKING DEAD - One of our consistently favorite monthly reads here. This one doesn't really need anymore exposure, because a lot of you are already in the know as to how awesome of a series it is. However, just in case, we figured we'd start here. Walking Dead is about nine trade paperbacks deep, and is on issue #60 (with #61 due out this Wednesday) in the singles. What happens when the zombie movie ends? Walking Dead happens. The character development, the cliffhangers, the storytelling, everything, is amazing. It is by far one of the most addictive comics we're following here at Third Eye. The zombies take a backseat to the cut-throat nature that people develop when society crumbles around them. The zombies are just a hazard that's in the way, while the real monsters are the humans. As the main character, Rick, says best... We are the Walking Dead. A fantastic read, and the first trade paperback is only $10, so why not give it a try?
INVINCIBLE - The best superhero comic you've yet to read. This extremely underrated, but insanely original take on the superhero genre is so well-done, it's going to be spoke highly of for years to come. If superheroes were real, then this is how it would play out. Imagine this, superman has a son, and when he's into his late teens, he begins to pick up the mantle of his dad. But, then, and here's a SPOILER, so look away...
He finds out his dad is actually harvesting the planet Earth for his homeworld's empire to come and take over. One of the most bloody, and brutal super-battles ensues, and from there, things get really crazy. The relationships between the characters are so well-developed, and the plot-twists are just as fantastic as Walking Dead's. If you're not reading Invincible yet, pick up volume 1 and give it a shot.
DESTROYER - This new limited series on the MAX imprint features a 60-some year old superhero who's on his way to the grave, but before he goes, he decides he must wipe out every supervillain he's ever encountered so his family can be safe. One of the most violent, and brutal works we've seen from Kirkman. This one is full of exploding heads, shotgun impalements, and rock'n'roll action that'll have you coming back for more.
MARVEL ZOMBIES - The original, and definitely, the best. While we've been really surprised with the quality on MZ 3 and MZ 4, the first Marvel Zombies blew us away. What looked like a goofy gimmick book when it was first announced turned into a clever, fun little mini-series that had us coming back for more, and more. Imagine an alternate Marvel Universe where the zombie plague breaks out, and infects almost all of the world's superheroes with a hunger for flesh. Of course, they consume the normal, non-superpowered population, and then what's left is a world full of very hungry Marvel Zombies. Little touches, like the zombies regaining momentary lapses of reasoning once having fed, make the book great. Seeing the Hulk turn back into Bruce Banner, but then his stomach busting open because the Hulk ate too much are great. Peter Parker's remorse that resurfaces when he's fed is over the fact that he ate Aunt May and Mary Jane. Sound wild? It is. Check it out, but skip the Marvel Zombies 2 sequel which wasn't all that great, and go straight to Marvel Zombies 3.
ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN - A wealthy CEO is bitten by a werewolf while on vacation, and decides that the only thing to do with his curse is to become a superhero. His mentor and advisor on his curse? A Vampire. This one deals with how the main character, Gary Hampton, balances out his supernatural (and sometimes out of control) side with his good intentions and morals. The politics of other werewolves being thrown into the mix, along with the shadowy past of his Vampire mentor, Zecheriah, make this one a compelling read. Full of all the solid Kirkman storytelling, characterization and more that you've come to know and love. There's two trade paperbacks out so far for this one.
BRIT - A World War One super soldier. This one is a high-action Kirkman twist on Captain America if he really existed. Completely impervious to harm, but with only the strength of a normal male in his athletic shape, Brit's an often overlooked, but still very solid Kirkman gem that many have missed out on reading. There's two trade paperbacks available, and it's definitely worth a read for Kirkman fans.
IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN - Another hidden gem, Kirkman's new Ant-Man was a very fun book. The character who now serves on the current THUNDERBOLTS team was a low-level SHIELD agent with some shaky morals. The kind of guy who lies, cheats, and steals to make his way through life. He stumbles upon Hank Pym's latest incarnation of Ant-Man armor, and swipes it to use for picking up chicks, and hogging the glory of being a superhero. He eventually picks up somewhat of a moral conscience, and sort of becomes a superhero, but remains a bit of a sleazebag. This one's a fun read, and will definitely appeal to not just Kirkman fans, but fans of quirkier, funnier characters like DEADPOOL.
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